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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1921
Page
12
A reflection on how communities shift from strong rejection of evil to eventual tolerance when faced with gradual introduction. The piece cites Professor Bernard and the bell glass to illustrate the law of gradual acceptance, noting political platforms echo past socialist positions and liquor policy compromises.
A public uproar is urged to punish the guilty when a girl’s betrayal becomes widely known. In Alliance the issue is treated quietly and secretly, with silence tolerated. Four illegitimate births among Alliance girls last summer are noted, yet few push for accountability as those responsible for cleaning the town joke about it.
A narrator critiques community apathy toward sexual exploitation of girls, noting a harsh reaction only when harm becomes public. The piece condemns lax laws and selective morality, urging enforcement and equal accountability for men and institutions. It decries hypocrisy in churches and social groups while highlighting ongoing harm to victims.
Active search for grazing homesteads and city rentals in Wyoming. Advertises 640 acre parcels, farms and ranches, plus vacant houses or rooms. Encourages inquiries with terms and patience city property in the Reddish Block. Contact through phone.
A stranded theatrical group pressed a church for a last minute sermonized play last Sunday. They were initially refused due to a feared law but later permitted after approach to another pastor. The note warns future use of the act as a parental control and predicts possible stoppage if a foul play occurs.
Captivating Eileen Percy stars in The Blushing Bride at the Imperial, a showgirl bride comedy about a noble facade and a butler’s niece. Pearl White headlines The Thief, a dramatic turn about a wife stealing for gowns. Sunday features Made in Heaven with Helene Chadwick as Claudia Royce and misadventures in love and wealth.
Reginald Barker presents Godless Men at the Imperial beginning Monday. The film adapts Ben Ames Williams story Blae Paw, featured in Saturday Evening Post. The tale follows a brutal old sea-dog named Gokiwyn as its central figure.
O Bannon and Neuswanger announce a second car unload of new potato sacks and invite customers to place orders for any quantity. The notice also mentions a Halloween party at the church on Friday October 28 and a Budweiser draught promotion at Wm King Company. Herald Want Ads are read.
The Alliance Baptist Men’s class grows with new baptisms and several others awaiting admission. Pastor B J Minort invites all men to Bible study, announces Evangelist Deal’s visit around November 8, and notes laymen will speak at evening services. Monthly topics include sacrifice and the Good Samaritan.
Church meetings in Alliance progress with Evangelist Cooper delivering strong sermons. Evening topics include Why was Pau Faithful Lions in the Way The Quartette that Raised the Roof The Four Cs and Abide With Me sung by Mrs Devee. Services start 7 50 nightly with bib school at 300 and C E at 75.
Success in church work rests on each member doing their duty. Our Sunday school leads in a January attendance contest with Crawford Methodist, trail by five on first Sunday but catching up. Edward D Fivecoate attends Nebraska Wesleyan. bank offering total last Sunday was 335 dollars for the new church fund, with 40.20 in the evening and 20.20 remaining for the choir fund.
Readable fragments describe a Sunday morning sermon centered on stewardship and world needs. A picture service will display songs on screen, with "The Lost Chord" sung as a colored slide solo, and "The Sermon on the Mount" featured in the program.
On Sunday morning 10 30 the Lutheran church holder service with Sunday school at 10 o'clock led by Pastor F Droegemueller.
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